Master’s in NLA Parts Micro-Production Engineering — Sand/Investment Casting, Machining, Heat Treatment
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in micro-production engineering of NLA (no longer available) parts, structured in 12 modules covering the NLA market, process selection, sand and lost-wax casting, casting simulation, precision machining, heat treatment, finishes, short-run quality and production management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in NLA Parts Micro-Production Engineering — Sand/Investment Casting, Machining, Heat Treatment — studying from Australia
Restoration of classic vehicles and heritage machinery is a valued pursuit in Australia, supported by active car clubs, museums and a dedicated enthusiast community. Engineers and skilled restorers work on historical preservation, parts sourcing, engine rebuilding and compliance with vehicle registration requirements. The heritage and collectable vehicle market supports specialist workshops, parts suppliers and appraisal services. Employers include restoration workshops, museums, specialist importers and heritage organisations.
Fees for Australia: A$11,000 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Is this training recognised by any Australian heritage or automotive restoration body?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by any Australian national body or heritage authority. Recognition is decided by employers and individual clients. Heritage listings and vehicle registration are governed by state authorities, so check their requirements separately if they affect your work.
Which Australian businesses might employ restoration specialists with this training?
Classic car restoration workshops, heritage vehicle dealers, museums, and specialist parts suppliers are examples of Australian employers and clients in this area. Hiring decisions rest with each business. A strong restoration portfolio and practical experience are typically more persuasive than a private qualification.
Can I study from Australia while keeping my current work, and can it be funded?
Yes, the programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from Australia without a student visa and around your existing work. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. Check the total hours and build a schedule you can sustain.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse demand for no-longer-available parts.
Select processes according to volume and quality.
Design and simulate casting processes.
Machine precision parts in short runs.
Specify heat treatments and finishes.
Assure the quality of reproduced parts.
Manage the legal and commercial aspects of reproductions.
Who it's for
- Spare parts manufacturing engineers
- Foundry technicians
- CNC machinists
- Quality managers for short-run production
- Entrepreneurs in reproduction parts
- Heat treatment technicians
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to move into spare parts manufacturing
What you'll work with
- ISO 8062-3 (dimensional and geometrical tolerances for castings)
- EN 1706 (aluminium alloy castings)
- EN 1561 (grey cast irons)
- ISO 4885 (heat treatment vocabulary for ferrous products)
- EN 10204 (inspection documents for metallic products)
- ISO 2768-1 (general tolerances)
- ISO 6506-1 (Brinell hardness test)
- ISO 9001 (quality management systems)
- MAGMASOFT
- Autodesk Fusion
- Mastercam
- SolidWorks
- FLOW-3D CAST
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1No-longer-available parts: causes and scope1.2Demand by model and era1.3Clubs and communities1.4Original manufacturers and parts programmes1.5Reproductions and quality1.6Short runs: the economics1.7Intellectual property and licences1.8Manufacturer liability1.9Sales channels1.10Case study: demand analysis for a part
2.1Analysis of the original part2.2Process selection2.3Process and volume matrix2.4Tooling costs2.5Manufacturing lead times2.6Supplier selection and management2.7Quality expected by the customer2.8Hybrid process strategy2.9Technical and economic decision2.10Workshop: process decision matrix
3.1Principles of sand casting3.2Green and chemically bonded sands3.3Patterns and core boxes3.4Gating systems3.5Shrinkage and risers3.6Aluminium casting3.7Iron casting3.8Defects and prevention3.9Finishing of castings3.10Practical exercise: designing a gating system
4.1The investment casting process4.2Wax patterns4.33D-printed patterns4.4Ceramic shell coating of the pattern4.5Pouring and knock-out4.6Alloys suited to investment casting4.7Accuracy and finish4.8Bronze and steel parts4.9Costs in short runs4.10Case study: investment casting of an emblem
5.1Mould filling5.2Solidification simulation5.3Porosity and shrinkage cavities5.4Optimising the feeding system5.5Simulation software5.6Validation with real castings5.7Design iterations5.8Cost-benefit of simulation5.9Complete process documentation5.10Laboratory: solidification simulation
6.1Precision CNC turning6.2Three- and five-axis milling6.3Wire and sinker EDM6.4Surface and cylindrical grinding6.5Machining castings6.6Workholding for complex parts6.7CAM toolpath programming6.8Tolerances achievable by process6.9Machining costs6.10Workshop: machining a cast housing
7.1Metallurgical fundamentals of heat treatment7.2Quenching and tempering7.3Carburising of gears7.4Surface nitriding7.5T6 treatment of aluminium7.6Stress-relief annealing7.7Hardness control7.8Distortion and correction7.9Specification to the supplier7.10Practical exercise: specifying a T6 treatment
8.1Shot blasting of castings8.2Paint and powder coating8.3Anodising of aluminium8.4Chrome and nickel plating8.5Bluing of steel parts8.6Electrolytic zinc plating with passivation8.7Temporary corrosion protection8.8Period-correct appearance8.9Finish inspection8.10Case study: finishing a cylinder head cover
9.1Control plan9.2First article inspection9.3Non-destructive testing9.4Dimensional inspection of parts9.5Materials testing9.6Material certificates9.7Batch traceability9.8Non-conformity management9.9Continuous improvement of the system9.10Laboratory: radiography of a casting
10.1Resource and lead-time planning10.2Supplier management10.3Shipping logistics10.4Inventory management10.5Unit cost calculation10.6Pricing policy10.7Quality and complaints10.8Product warranties10.9Monitoring and control indicators10.10Workshop: cost breakdown of an NLA part
11.1Intellectual property and licences11.2Manufacturer licences11.3Marking of reproductions11.4Product liability11.5Type approval of safety parts11.6E-commerce sales11.7Exporting parts11.8Marketing to clubs11.9Reputation management11.10Case study: licence agreement with a manufacturer
12.1Selecting an NLA part12.2Demand analysis12.3Engineering the part12.4Process selection12.5Prototype manufacture12.6Quality control12.7Business plan12.8Conclusions and future work12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MAGMASOFT, Autodesk Fusion, Mastercam, SolidWorks and FLOW-3D CAST, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for filling and solidification simulation, first article inspection and radiography of castings. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 8062-3, EN 1706, EN 1561, ISO 4885, EN 10204, ISO 2768-1, ISO 6506-1, ISO 9001.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MAGMASOFT, Autodesk Fusion, Mastercam, SolidWorks and FLOW-3D CAST, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a suitable computer and internet connection, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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